2007 St. John's Lutheran School Picnic

Stephanie got on the swing and she never got off...


Noah,Steven,Cole (Partner's in Crime)

R.I.P. Kyle Robert Patteson

I just wanted everyone to know that my Uncle passed away peaceful this morning around 5:00 am. Please pray for his family (Betty, Cookie, Tim, Dottie, Carl, Bobby, Kelsey) and all his brothers and Sisters. The Brothers & Sister are leaving out tonight or early in the morning to go to Florida for a Service, and then they will bring him back to WVa for another service and burial. Thanks again for all the prayers.

Love In Christ,
Renee

Prayer Request

I just got a call from my mom tonight and my Uncle Kyle has took a turn for the worst and his blood pressure has dropped. They have called his family in, the doctor doesn't think he will make it through the night. He has been battling Alzheimer know for last 3 years. Please pray for him (Kyle Patteson) and for the Patteson Family.

Love in Christ,
Renee

Labor Day 2007

2nd Tooth Gone

Today Stephanie pulled out her 2nd tooth all by herself. My little girl is going up fast.

Family Day Out

It was a nice day, so after Church, we noticed Shrek 3 was playing at the $2 movies. We decide to go and eat at CiCi's Pizza and then go and see "Shrek 3". It was a great family movie; the kids laugh though the whole thing. Stephanie couldn't take her eyes off the screen. We had a good time, I love spending time with Steve and the kids.

Just below is a review about “Shrek 3”:

When Fiona's father and King of Far Far Away passes away, the clumsy Shrek becomes the immediate successor of the throne. However, Shrek decides to find the legitimate heir Artie in a distant kingdom with his friends Donkey and Puss in Boots to be able return to his beloved house in the swamp with the pregnant Fiona. Meanwhile, the envious and ambitious Prince Charming joins the villains of the fairytales plotting a coup d'état to become the new king. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

We plan on getting the DVD when it come out in November.

Your Invited......

I love cooking and trying new recipes on my family, so I started me a New Recipes blog. So stop by and see and try some of my recipes. If you have a favorite recipes email me your recipes & picture and I will post it on my site. I hope you enjoy.

Newest Family Member

"Flash"
"Daisy & Flash"
"Daisy"

Celebration Time......

Today is my last radiation treatment. It has been a long hard road, but I know that if it wasn't for God. I wouldn't have made it this far. Thanks for all the prayers and support. God is Good. Today after my treatment, Steve and the kids are taken me out to eat for a celebration dinner, so join in and help me celebrate.

And Counting.......

And Counting

Yesterday, I received my graduation pin for finishing up all my treatments from the Breast Cancer Center. I also saw my radiation doctor and she had to treat the skin because it was burnt really bad. I could feel immediate relief. Thanks for all the prayers.

Counting Down!

Help Me Count My Days Down

It has been a long hard road since November, but my last 5 days are around the corner. I know God has been by my side the whole way and without him I wouldn't have got this far. So join me in helping me count my last 5 radiation treatments days down.

School Update

The first day of school, was really great. The kids had a good time and couldn't believe the day was over.

Today will be their first full day. They get to eat lunch, and have rest time. Steven isn't one to lie down and rest during the day, so we will see how that goes. They thought they were big kids today, we dropped them off at the door and they walked in all by themselves carrying their lunch boxes looking big and brave. I was sad but proud of them at the same time.

Since school is back in, my Diet Coke date will start again. I can’t wait. It means so much to me and makes me feel so good.

1st Day Of School

They are smarter then we think....

Today Steven was looking at some old pictures, when Steven said "daddy look, you have a cigarette."

Steven: You have quite now.

Daddy: Yes, it's been two years now. Thank you.

Steven: Why did you say thank you.

Daddy: Because having you and Stephanie made me want to stop smoking.

Steven: no Daddy, you were looking for some cheap and couldn't fine any......

Radiation Update

Hello Everyone,

Just a short note to let everyone know how my radiation treatment is going. I am now on my third week of treatment. I have a bad sunburn from the treatment and a rash. Plus this week I have developed Lymphedema in my left arm. It isn't life threatening, but it can last over a long period of time. This condition involves swelling of the soft tissues of the arm or hand. The swelling may be accompanied by numbness, discomfort, and sometimes infection. I do have an infection in the arm, which I started an antibiotics on Friday. I will start physical therapy on the arm on the 27th and will have to wear a special sleeve. They will be keeping a very close eye on the Lymphema, if it gets any worse I will have to have an operation to have the fluid removed. I know that with God on my side he will take good care of me.

Thanks again for all the prayers, help and support everyone has given to my family. God will bless you for your kindness.

Love Always,
Renee

What Season Are You?

You Belong in Spring

Optimistic, lively, and almost always happy with the world... You can truly appreciate the blooming nature of spring. Whether you're planting flowers or dyeing Easter eggs, spring is definitely your season!

What Season Are You?

One Summer Day

Big Sister at Work..

Psalm 23

Herrin Twins-Two lives Full of Miracles

Watch God's Hands at work. True Miracles.

Day at the Spa!

My 40th Birthday

Today is my 40th Birthday, I have had a really nice day. When I got to work this morning I had yellow Roses on my desk from Lena (Co-worker), and Robin and Pam (Co-workers) brought me a bag full of goodies. After I got off work, we took the kids to Open house at their school to meet their new teacher Mrs Bryant. When I got back from my radiation treatment, Steve and the kids took me to Olive Garden. It was our first time going and we all enjoyed our self. Stephanie and Steven wrapped me some presents (picture below) all by themselves today. Boy was I surprise, Steve was taken a shower and when he got out they had them all wrapped. My mom called and left me a message on the phone singing Happy Birthday. I think the kids enjoyed that more then me.... Thanks everyone for making my birthday so special.

Doctor Appointment Update

Hello Everyone,

I met with my Cancer Doctor yesterday, and she was very happy with my check up. All my counts are now back in the normal range. Thank you God! Today I go for a scan and if everything goes ok with the scan I will move to 6 weeks check-up instead of every two weeks. I am very happy with this move, but scared at the same time.

I have now completed two weeks of my Radiation, I am starting to get red, and so the doctor has given me a new prescription for lotion. She said since I have fear skin, I am getting burn sooner then most people. I still have a month left of Radiation treatments.

Thanks again for all the prayers, love and support. I know without God, I would not be were I am today.

Love in Christ Always,
Renee

Snacks

Yesterday was my day to supply snacks for our Sunday School Class. I made Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Pound Cake, Pumpkin Pound Cake, Apple Cobbler, and Chocolate Éclair Cake. I thought surely I will bring some home for us, I was wrong. All I brought home was a little of the Pumpkin Cake and some of the Chocolate Éclair Cake. Everyone ate like they have not ate all weekend, I told Steve either it was so bad people throw it away or it was really good. I'm not sure which one. Steve said it was good, he keep seeing people go for seconds and thirds...

If you got some time these are recipes you need to fix for the family..

"Darn Good Chocolate Cake"

"Darn Good Chocolate Cake"
(shared by Jessica)
• 1 box Devils Food Cake mix
• 1 small pkg semi-sweet chocolate chunks or chips
• 1 large box instant chocolate pudding
• 1 cup sour cream
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1/2 cup water

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Mix all ingedients (except chocolate) into a bowl.
3. Blend two minutes until smooth.
4. Fold in chocolate.
5. Spray bundt cake pan with cooking spray.
6. Bake for 45-50 minutes.
7. Sprinkle powder sugar on top.

I found this recipe on Lavita Dolce: Food Edition Blog and I fixed it last night it was so so good.

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Blueberry Bash

Check out the Blueberry Bash at The Virtual Kitchen.

Radiation Treatment Update

I have completed my first week of Radiation, and everything is going really good. I have a scan done every 5th treatment to make sure they are treating the correct area, and the also keep a check on my heart and lung. I also see the radiation doctor every Monday, and yesterday she said that the 1st scan looks really good, and right now she see no damage to my lung or heart. GO GOD....

So far I have had no changes to the effected area. The doctor told me to apply Udderly Smooth Udder Cream twice a day to help to prevent any burning and dry skin. So far the cream is working really well.

Thanks again for all the prayers.

PRAYER REQUEST

Hello Everyone, I am Travis and my mommy and daddy found out this week, that I need surgery on my spine. My spine is growing "s" shape, which is causing my heart, lungs and other organ to move around. I am now starting to have problems breathing. We talked with the doctor and he wanted to wait until I am 12, which is in two year, so I can grow a little more. But since I am having problem, they need to make a decision to have the surgery a little earlier. If I have the surgery the doctor will have to pull my body and stretch it, then they will line my heart, lungs in place and put metal plates in my spine to hold it together. The doctor said I might not make it through surgery, but if I don’t have the surgery, the doctor said I will have to go live with Jesus.

This week Make a Wish Foundation is trying to set up a vacation with me and my family. My mommy told them that I love horses, water, and I love being around my younger brothers and sister. Hopefully we can go on Vacation before my brothers, and sister start school.

The doctor says my brain doesn’t work, but they can’t understand why I can laugh, and following the sound of my mommy, daddy, brothers and sister voices. I can respond to my doctor’s voice also. The doctor doesn’t know why and how, but I know why “Jesus”

Will everyone please say a prayer for me, and my family? I don’t like seeing my family so sad.

Thanks and God Bless You.

Travis

Stephanie First Missing Tooth

Snap Shots of the Kids

1st Radiation Treatment

Yesterday I had my first Radiation treatment, it went really good. It is so weird how they set me up for the treatment. They have a red beam and a green beam that they have to match up with my four new tattoos’ that outline the affective area. I feel like someone has played connect the dots on me, the only bad thing they use a sharpie black and red magic marker... This doesn’t come off very easy, but what is a little ink...... I had blood work also yesterday and all of my counts are really good except for my hemoglobin. So they had to give me another shot to boost it up. I knew my hemoglobin was low because I was getting really tired. I will continue my treatment everyday except for the weekends until August 29. Thanks again for all the prayers.

Love in Christ,
Renee

PATTESON REUNION 2007

Today was our family reunion in West Virginia. The weather was really nice and the kids had a blast. I love watching the kids play with their cousins. On the way up there, we saw a Deer standing on the side of the road. Steve was so afraid it would jump out in front of us. I wish I could have grabbed the camera before it run off. All of my mom's brothers and sisters was there except two of the brothers. Uncle Clayton was called home last August and my Uncle Kyle Alzheimer's disease has gotten so bad that he was unable to be with us. Even though they weren't with us this year, they were there in spirit.













The Three Musketeers
Stephanie (6) Kelsey(8) Steven (5)

GOD IS ALL AROUND

The man whispered, "God, speak to me"
and a meadowlark sang.


But, the man did not hear.

So the man yelled, "God, speak to me"
and the thunder rolled across the sky.

But, the man did not listen.

The man looked around and said,
"God let me see you."
And a star shined brightly.

But the man did not see.

And, the man shouted,
"God show me a miracle."
And, a life was born.

But, the man did not notice.

So, the man cried out in despair,
"Touch me God, and let me know you are here." Whereupon, God reached down and touched the man.
But, the man brushed the butterfly away ...

and walked on.
.....................................................................................
I found this to be a great reminder that God
is always around us in the little and simple things
that we take for granted ... Don't miss out on a blessing
because it isn't packaged the way that you expect.